The first step needed to comfortably heat your Houston area home or business this winter as efficiently as possible is to have a certified Houston Air Conditioners service technician come out and conduct an Energy Service Checkup. Your furnace, heater or boiler, ac is the heart of your heating system. If it’s not operating properly or efficiently, it can be wasting money and energy and even polluting the air. Should your Energy Checkup reveal that your current unit needs to be replaced; many of the newer technology units offer a cleaner and more efficient heating system at a reduced cost.

Energy Checkup Services:

Energy Testing - Your entire home or business is tested to find the source of any energy loss or waste and provide solutions if leaks are found

FAQ's about Energy Checkup

1. Why is an Energy Check-Up important?
Any energy efficient home costs you less money to heat and cool. The first step towards having an energy efficient home is to know how well your current system is working and what deficiencies the system may have. Remember that an energy efficient home is not only a comfortable home, but it can save money on your energy bill as well as reducing air pollution.

2. What tests are done to determine the efficiency and performance of my energy systems?
Tests are performed that determine the efficiency and proper operation of your heating and air conditioning systems. These tests also check to determine whether your home is air tight and to find any leaks around windows and doors that may exist. We will also check all insulation, light fixtures and appliances and make recommendations that will improve your home's energy efficiency.

3. How much is energy is being consumed within my home or business?
Your home's heating, cooling, lighting and water heating systems are the heaviest users of your energy dollars. We can easily measure the energy being consumed in either your home or office by any of these systems.

A typical home might divide its energy usage dollars as follows:

Heating

41%

Cooling

13%

Water Heating

20%

Lighting

26%

4. What are some common, everyday tips for saving energy?

Turn off lights and appliances such as televisions, radios, electric blankets or room heaters that are not being used

Clean out the lint filter in your clothes dryer

Keep doors and windows closed whenever the air conditioning or heating systems are running

Air-dry your dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle

When purchasing new appliances, look for energy saving ratings

Clean your warm air registers and baseboard heaters regularly and make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.

Clean or replace air filters once a month

Use ceiling fans to increase the effectiveness of your air conditioning unit

Install a programmable thermostat and adjust the settings to conserve energy and accommodate your daily schedule

5. What energy services does Houston Air Conditioners provide in my area?
Houston Air Conditioners Energy Checkup provides Houston's residential and commercial customers with testing, system design, engineering, installation, maintenance and repair in the following areas: